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as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I
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as in devotion
love and support for one's country
American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations
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Recent Examples of nationalism
An exposé of far-right nationalism and a beacon of resistance directed by Connie Field, produced by Field and Sigrid Dyekjær (The Cave).
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The country has never been in a better position to address the strategic challenge posed by Palestinian nationalism, which will require a response with political as well as military dimensions.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
The talks on the first day of Natcon were a mix of reactions and plans for the immediate future, combined with deeper philosophical musings around conservatism and nationalism.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Tens of thousands of people crowded the streets of the capital Hanoi, most of whom were wearing red shirts and holding Vietnamese flags, in a strong show of nationalism in the Communist-run country.
—Phuong Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The country has never been in a better position to address the strategic challenge posed by Palestinian nationalism, which will require a response with political as well as military dimensions.
—Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025
The talks on the first day of Natcon were a mix of reactions and plans for the immediate future, combined with deeper philosophical musings around conservatism and nationalism.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Tens of thousands of people crowded the streets of the capital Hanoi, most of whom were wearing red shirts and holding Vietnamese flags, in a strong show of nationalism in the Communist-run country.
—Phuong Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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Other parts of the video emphasized the soldiers’ patriotism – with one shot appearing to show soldiers gazing at a framed portrait of Kim, and another showing a soldier pressing his cheek to the North Korean flag.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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The discussion highlighted a deeper divide over whether national pride should outweigh constitutional freedoms, or whether true patriotism means defending even the most controversial forms of dissent.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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